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flag Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones is resigning after six years as the first Black woman speaker, with Dana Stein as interim.

flag Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones is stepping down after six years as the first woman and first African American to lead the House of Delegates, with Governor Wes Moore and lawmakers from both parties praising her legacy. flag Jones, 71, will continue serving her District 10 seat until January 2027. flag Dana Stein will serve as interim speaker, and a special session to elect a new speaker is set for December 16. flag Her resignation follows a difficult year, including the loss of her son, and comes before the 2026 legislative session.

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